There's not really much I can say that hasn't already been said in this thread, but I just wanted to say that I support what the OP is saying. Do I think it will happen, I am really starting to doubt it. I think the game needs to be more layered, you can have complexity without frustration or tedium, all it means is multiple paths to the same means, an illusion of choice even. Whether or not it is ultimately pointless or not, it gives a game flavor.

Also I have seriously never played an MMO where that the solo content, and I'm not talking hunts or anything, is so blitheringly easy. don't get me wrong I enjoy the game for what it is, I would just like to have something to do in the game (outside of grouping) that is at least somewhat challenging. And I would love to see cool gear and items, that actually does interesting stuff. Just for the sake of being interesting even.